Laws, Regulations, Cases & Other Resources

Filial responsibility – Can I be responsible for my parent’s medical debt?

A filial responsibility law is one making relatives financially responsible for the care of another. Virtually every state requires parents…

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Right to Die (or Live): Cases

“Right to Live” appeal dismissed as moot (N.J. Super.) ------------------------------------------ Rueben Betancourt underwent surgery to remove a malignant tumor from…

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Probate Litigation

Probate heir has no property right in conservatorship estate (Ga.) ------------------------------- Opal Stewart was appointed as her father’s conservator. After…

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Medicaid: Cases

Cooperative federalism is not license to re-write clear federal rules (Co. App.) Ruth Koehler sued the Department after it terminated…

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Trusts: Cases

Trustee had discretion to assess defense costs to wayward son (Ga. App.) ------------------------------------ Howard McPherson established an irrevocable trust in…

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NGA Webinar: Is it Alzheimer’s or Normal Aging (August 26, 2021)

The National Guardianship Association announced a date correction for the following event: Is it Alzheimer's or Normal Aging Thursday, August 26,…

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Medicaid: Community Spouse Income Allowance

Hogberg v. State Dep’t of Soc. Servs., 2009 Conn. Super. LEXIS 50 (2009). Lynda Hogberg was admitted to a nursing…

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Medicaid: Annuities

James v. Richman, 465 F. Supp. 2d 395 (M.D. Pa. 2006). Robert and Josephine James were married when Robert went…

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Medicaid: Deficit Reduction Act of 2005

The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, Pub. L. No. 109-171 (Effective date February 8, 2006). The Deficit Reduction Act of…

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Medicaid: General Principles Explained by the Courts

Harris v. McRae, 448 U.S. 297 (1980). The Medicaid program created by Title XIX is a cooperative endeavor in which…

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